Title: Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59788100/59788077/02b4fe19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59788100/59788077/8f44aa27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59788100/59788077/1bb2a725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59788100/59788077/d21e0783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59788100/59788077/053e62dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake, where serene lake views meet cozy charm. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, unwind by the fire pit or relax on the covered front porch while watching sunsets over the lake. With 2 kayaks, 2 SUPs and a canoe available for use. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake Welcome to the Pura Vida (Pure Life) Cottage with 115 feet of private water frontage on Chandler Lake where time wasted at the lake is time well spent! This charming cottage built in 2020 is available all year long offering an ideal base camp and easy access to Traverse City and surrounding areas for fall, winter, spring, and summer activities. The cottage and property is fully accessible and provides a quiet and tranquil place to unwind and relax or work remotely. This cottage offers one bedroom on the main floor with a queen bed, and an open loft with a queen bed and a twin daybed with trundle to accommodate six guests comfortably. There is a full bath on the main floor and a half bath in the loft. Loft is accessible via a beautiful spiral staircase. Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, and there is a small stackable washer and dryer. Tall ceilings and an open floor plan make the small cottage feel spacious and allows ease in entertaining and conversing with family and friends. The cottage has a covered front porch ideal for eating meals, sipping drinks, or relaxing and watching the sunset over the lake. A fire pit with wood on site offers a perfect spot to roast s'mores and top off a meal. Chandler Lake is in all-sports 44 acre lake and less than 10 miles to Traverse City center. Enjoy all the amenities Traverse City has to offer and return to a quiet, tranquil home. Or hang out and enjoy the lake for a relaxing, rejuvenating experience. The sandy bottom lake offers swimming, boating, and fishing. The cottage provides 2 kayaks, 2 SUP's, and a canoe. There are several boat rental companies in the area that will deliver a boat if you prefer a motorized boat. You will find friendly lake folk who like to hang out at the shallow, sandy area on the north-west side of the lake which is a quick paddle away. Summer is a great time to visit, but the cottage is available throughout the year, and is an ideal base camp for year long activities with its close proximity to Traverse City and surrounding areas. Fall color tours, hiking, remote work or school, hunting, winter sports with snow mobile rentals and trails nearby, skiing, spring mushroom hunting, winery tours, and shopping to name a few. We hope you will make Pura Vida your choice destination! Please note, a week minimum booking is required to be in compliance with East Bay Township Short Term Licensing Regulations. STR License # 008810 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116410000/116408300/116408298/9ded30b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Vic By Kasa Indian Woods - 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Our Township requires we provide you with these. Pura Vida Cottage LLC, on a hill with Chandler Lake access, is not liable for incidents, injuries, or damages. Guests are responsible for their safety We do not provide a dedicated EV Station. If you choose to charge your vehicle using our electrical outlets, a fee of $20 per day will apply. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR License - STR2021-0074 ### Property is also known as Pura Vida On Chandler Lake Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake Traverse City Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.68655,-85.52364&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_vwoGvy%7EhO%3FS%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40WBU%40S%40UBUBUBUBSBSBUDUDSBSDSDUDSFSDSDSFQFSFSFQFSFQFQHQFQHQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJMLMJKJMLKJKLKJILKLKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLENELCNCNELENANELANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NDNBLBNDNBLDNBNFLDNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJLJNHNJLJNHNHPHLJPFNHPHPHPFPHPFPFPFRHPDRFRFPDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDRDTBTBRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40V%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVARAVARATATATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERERCTERERERGRERERGRGREPIRGPGPGRIPGPIPINIRGNKNININIPKLKNINKLKLKNKLKJMLKJKLMJKLMJKHMJMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMHMFMDODMFODODMDOBODMBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOGMEOEMGMIMGOGMIMGMKMGMKMIMKKIMKKMMKKMKKMMKKKMKOKMKMIOKOIMKQIMIQIOIOISIOIQGQIQGSGQGQGSGQGSGSESESGSESESESCUESESCUCUCSCSCWCSAUAUCUAUAUASAWAS%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MMuhkix7MQn5SZUnMJLdAevYRcY=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - High Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Tibbets Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Arbutus Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Spider Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive - ‪Peegeo's - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pura Vida Cottage on Chandler Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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